Kirsten Schaefer

Kirsten Schaefer is a current member of the Board of Governors and vice president of the Student Board. Kirsten Schaefer (she/her) is a senior studying biochemistry and public health. During school hours, you can find her researching antibiotic resistance or helping with REACT, a chemistry education outreach program. Additionally, she is the president of Amnesty International and a packaging supervisor for Project for Less. A lifelong Champaign County resident, Kirsten combines her understanding of the community with the knowledge gained from classes, internships, and student organizations to bring awareness to and promote health by addressing food security, access to education, and community safety.

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